Of the species included in this item, only the
longnose gar
is a Minnesota native. This species, along with its close relative the
shortnose
gar,
is a primitive fish with long jaws full of strong, sharp teeth. Though
seldom caught on hook and line,
they are sometimes taken by bowfishermen. Minnesota state records
for the longnose and shortnose garfish are 16 pounds, 12 ounces and 4 pounds,
10 ounces, respectively
(MN DNR,
2014). The other three species listed in this question (ruffe,round
goby,
and
white perch)
are all exotics and are considered harmful to native species
(MN DNR,
2014).